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HomeMichiganIron River Care Center

Iron River Care Center

330 Lincoln Avenue, Iron River, MI 499359062655168Google Maps
4.5on Google(16 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
69
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $42,575

How Iron River Care Center Compares in Michigan

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Michigan. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MI average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MI average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
MI average
3.6/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
2.97 hrs/day
MI average
3.99 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.73 hrs/day
MI average
0.78 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
29.3%
MI average
44.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Michigan average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Michigan average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 2.97 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.99.
Staff turnover is 29.3%, lower than the Michigan average of 44.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
25
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 28, 2024
Most recent cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 14, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 13 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,429/mo
Michigan median
Private Room
$10,372/mo
Michigan median
Iron County 65+
3,536
30.5% of county
County Population
11,585
Iron County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Iron River Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Iron River, Michigan with 69 certified beds. It has been operating since 2001. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
69
Avg Residents/Day
59.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 10, 2001
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Iron
Last Inspection
Aug 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12
Weighted Score
160.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (43)

F0697Actual Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Feb 3, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 3, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Aug 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Dec 23, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0551Potential for Harm

Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0625Potential for Harm

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Aug 28, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 24, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 13 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$42,575
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
2
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineAug 24, 2023
$42,575
Payment DenialAug 14, 2025
32 days denied
Payment DenialAug 24, 2023
20 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.10 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.14 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.73 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.97 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.52 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.01 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
29.3%
RN Turnover
12.5%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FRIEDMAN, BENJAMIN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jan 1, 2019
FRIEDMAN, BENJAMINW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 6, 2022
FRIEDMAN, BENJAMINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
FRIEDMAN, BENJAMINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Iron River Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Michigan facilities
Iron River Care Center
Iron River, MICurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $42,575
Iron County Medical Care Facility
Crystal Falls, MI11.9 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Freeman Nursing & Rehabilitation Community
Kingsford, MI32.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford
Kingsford, MI32.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $130,734
Bayside Village
L' Anse, MI47.5 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $176,157
Marquette County Medical Care Facility
Ishpeming, MI52.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Eastwood Nursing Center
Negaunee, MI57.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Iron River Care Center
Iron River, MI · Current facility
—1/51/53/5$42,575
Iron County Medical Care Facility
Crystal Falls, MI
11.9 mi5/54/55/5None recorded
Freeman Nursing & Rehabilitation Community
Kingsford, MI
32.2 mi5/54/54/5None recorded
Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Kingsford
Kingsford, MI
32.5 mi1/51/53/5$130,734
Bayside Village
L' Anse, MI
47.5 mi1/51/52/5$176,157
Marquette County Medical Care Facility
Ishpeming, MI
52.3 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Eastwood Nursing Center
Negaunee, MI
57.0 mi5/55/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Iron River Care Center?▾
Iron River Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Iron River Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Michigan is $9,429/month for a semi-private room and $10,372/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Iron River Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Iron River Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Iron River Care Center had 12 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 14, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $42,575.
What are the staffing levels at Iron River Care Center?▾
Iron River Care Center provides 2.97 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.73 RN hours, 0.14 LPN hours, and 2.10 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 29.3%.
How many beds does Iron River Care Center have?▾
Iron River Care Center has 69 certified beds with an average of 59.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Iron River Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Michigan. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Iron River Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Iron River Care Center has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 16 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.